Pau Gasol is Nearing a Deal with the Bulls

[LT Profits]

IF it gets done, it just about guarantees Carmelo goes back to the Knicks.

[actiondan]

And guarantees a Bulls championship

[meader99]

And guarantees a Bulls championship

Not.

[NYSportsGuy210]

Washington.....Cleveland...Chicago....In diana will be the top 4 teams in the Eastern Conference.

Wouldn't be surprised to see the Phoenix Suns be a 55+ win team this year with the addition of Iasiah Thomas Jr. In the western conference.

[crustyme]

who cares about paussy gasoft? guy is washed up and soft like jello.

[The Giant]

He would look better in Oklahoma City.

[The Giant]

Or San Antonio.

[UntilTheNDofTimE]

San Antonio would be great. Gives Duncan an even smaller regular season workload. Both would avg 24 minutes a game.

[ChiLLx]

Bulls have too much front court power. Not enough backcourt shooting.

[meader99]

Could really use Ariza at the 3.

[d2bets]

Bulls have too much front court power. Not enough backcourt shooting.

Yeah, this is hard to figure. What does this even mean for Mirotic? Not coming over?

[raydog]

And guarantees a Bulls championship

maybe on nba 2k14

[jjgold]

Great move for Chicago as he will put them over the top and make them a very viable threat

[R.P. McMurphy]

Yeah east could be getting more interesting in next year or two. Obviously with a healthy Rose and if they add Gasol the Bulls will still be right up there with Cavs and Indy as faves. Kinda like some of the young blood teams tho that could be exciting and make some noise Raps, Wizards and I'm really looking forward to seeing Charlotte as well!

[TonyTall]

Bulls have too much front court power. Not enough backcourt shooting.

very true. so many shotclocks running down and their guards heaving up prayers that brick

[d2bets]

Nearing means nothing. Until shit gets done, I don't believe anything anymore. If Bulls sign Gasol, it has to be a precursor to other moves. Just doesn't make sense otherwise. I guess it wouldn't rule out Carmelo. What if Pau signs with current cap space and then the Bulls used Gibson in a S&T along with Boozer and picks to the Knicks for Melo. Boozer + Gibson = 25 mil so Carmelo could get his money.

Rose
Butler
Melo
Gasol
Noah

Not sure if Mirotic would fit in or would also be dealt to NY.

[fishtaco02]

So then boozer gets amnesty?

[d2bets]

Nearing means nothing. Until shit gets done, I don't believe anything anymore. If Bulls sign Gasol, it has to be a precursor to other moves. Just doesn't make sense otherwise. I guess it wouldn't rule out Carmelo. What if Pau signs with current cap space and then the Bulls used Gibson in a S&T along with Boozer and picks to the Knicks for Melo. Boozer + Gibson = 25 mil so Carmelo could get his money.

Rose
Butler
Melo
Gasol
Noah

Not sure if Mirotic would fit in or would also be dealt to NY.

Bulls could also toss in Dunleavy and take back J.R. Smith.

Knicks get: Boozer (16.9, 1 yr), Dunleavy (3.3, 1 yr), Taj Gibson (8.5, 3 years) and a #1 pick
Bulls get: Melo (25 mil) and J.R. Smith (5 mil)

Knicks get Smith off the books and after next season are left with Taj and a pick.
Bulls have:
Rose Hinrich
Butler J.R Smith
Carmelo McDermott
Gasol Mirotic
Noah Gasol

[d2bets]

So then boozer gets amnesty?

Unless he gets traded, yeah.

[jsmithj88]

Great move for Chicago as he will put them over the top and make them a very viable threat

over the top??
haha, are they a legit championship contender?
i dont really think so .......

[teaserpleaser]

San Antonio would be a much better choice....much better. Less mins better chance in the playoffs no state income tax play for coach pop etc etc pay is soft as charmin tissue paper spurs brand of basketball a much better fit IMOIMO

[d2bets]

San Antonio would be a much better choice....much better. Less mins better chance in the playoffs no state income tax play for coach pop etc etc

Spurs only have the mid-level (5.35) to offer.
- What makes you think he wants less minutes?
- better chance in playoffs? debatable
- income tax? Hardly matter if the contract is half as big
- Coach Thibs

Spurs just won title. It's just not the same. I'd never want to go into a situation like that. A title would be the same, anything less a disappointment. Winning in Chicago much better.

[meader99]

Nearing means nothing. Until shit gets done, I don't believe anything anymore. If Bulls sign Gasol, it has to be a precursor to other moves. Just doesn't make sense otherwise. I guess it wouldn't rule out Carmelo. What if Pau signs with current cap space and then the Bulls used Gibson in a S&T along with Boozer and picks to the Knicks for Melo. Boozer + Gibson = 25 mil so Carmelo could get his money.

Rose
Butler
Melo
Gasol
Noah

Not sure if Mirotic would fit in or would also be dealt to NY.

I believe they can trade Mirotic's rights, but if the Bulls sign him, then he can't be traded for something like 30 days. I think Gasol is the Bulls plan C. They believe Melo is signing with NY and need to move forward. It would be nice if they could move Boozer in a sign and trade for Gasol. I would rather have seen them go after an Ariza/Blatche combo in free agency along with signing Mirotic.

[teaserpleaser]

He's old as fukk well an old 34 not the same pau I'm a laker fan/watcher he isn't the same guy ....I've spent time in both places if I had to chose it would be SA ....lol debatable ? SA is top two team in the west without pau if they can make it by okc,clippers possibly golden st. You wouldn't want to work less? If money is an issue stay with the lakers good luck with the playoffs though and state income tax is always a factor or lack there off with these guys. You can have coach thibs....Chicago even with pau isn't winning shit your trippin

[d2bets]

He's old as fukk well an old 34 not the same pau I'm a laker fan/watcher he isn't the same guy ....I've spent time in both places if I had to chose it would be SA ....lol debatable ? SA is top two team in the west without pau if they can make it by okc,clippers possibly golden st. You wouldn't want to work less? If money is an issue stay with the lakers good luck with the playoffs though and state income tax is always a factor or lack there off with these guys. You can have coach thibs....Chicago even with pau isn't winning shit your trippin

Depends on what else the Bulls do. As it stands now Doug McDermott is seemingly the starting SF with Butler at SG. No apparent backups at either spot. Something has to give. We'll see.

[ChalkyDog]

I am REALLY not a fan of this move, unless it turns out the Bulls amnesty Boozer as a result.

[meader99]

I am REALLY not a fan of this move, unless it turns out the Bulls amnesty Boozer as a result.

Boozer is gone....They really want someone to take him in a sign and trade, but they will amnesty him as the last resort. Boozer will not be on the Bulls roster this season.

[meader99]

Depends on what else the Bulls do. As it stands now Doug McDermott is seemingly the starting SF with Butler at SG. No apparent backups at either spot. Something has to give. We'll see.

Currently have Snell and Dunleavy off the bench, with the signing of Mirotic looming. They still need to address the back up point guard and a serviceable back up big, which becomes less of a need if they do bring in Gasol.

[meader99]

San Antonio would be a much better choice....much better. Less mins better chance in the playoffs no state income tax play for coach pop etc etc pay is soft as charmin tissue paper spurs brand of basketball a much better fit IMOIMO

While I agree he probably has a better shot at a ring with the Spurs, I don't think he will play monster minutes with the Bulls. Rumor has it that the Bulls promised him a starting spot, but come 4th quarter winning time, Tibs has shown hes going with Taj and Noah. At least this way hopefully Tibs doesn't play Noah and Taj for the whole 4th quarter and wear them down.

[d2bets]

I am REALLY not a fan of this move, unless it turns out the Bulls amnesty Boozer as a result.

They are still either going to trade or amnesty. Sure thing.

[d2bets]

Does anyone know if the Bulls can sign Gasol outright right now or whether they have to amnesty Boozer first?

If the Bulls can squeeze Gasol in, then what about trading Boozer for Eric Gordon?

I know Gordon has his own health issues, but I think he'd still be a good fit on the Bulls, despite his bad contract.

[LT Profits]

Carmelo did not wait, he is back with the Knicks.

[d2bets]

Carmelo did not wait, he is back with the Knicks.

I think Knicks held firm on no S&T and Carmelo was never going to take less money.

[homie1975]

And guarantees a Bulls championship

How about make the fukken east coast finals first then start talking

[d2bets]

How about make the fukken east coast finals first then start talking

They did that the last season Rose was healthy. If Rose is healthy, ECF is pretty much a sure thing at a minimum.